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April 10, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The University of Michigan seeks abstracts for presentations, workshops, and applications for financial assistance from students and scholars from lower-income countries for participation in the international conference on Sustainability and Development (11-14 October 2019). The conference themes are Sustainable Development and Indigenous Peoples, Climate Change, Agriculture, Water, Sanitation, and Health, Biodiversity and Conservation, Energy Provision […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, biodiversity, climate, conservation, energy, individuals, may2019, water, workshops/conferences
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April 10, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP) provides support to PhD candidates from developing countries to conduct PhD research on a development topic in a World Bank member country other than the Fellow’s home country. The total budget request cannot exceed US$25 thousand and covers a 6 to 10 month period. Candidates must be enrolled […]
Tags: all regions, biotechnology, conservation, energy, forests, individuals, marine/coastal, may2019, natural disasters, pollution, scholarship, wildlife
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April 10, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
ProposalsforNGOs, an initiative by FundsforNGOs, invites applications for the “Small Grant Competition” aimed at NGOs around the world. The contest aims to help grassroots NGOs to develop a project idea to reality by submitting a one-page concept note. The winner will be awarded US$500 as well as a copy of the resource guide ‘The NGO […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, biodiversity, biology, biotechnology, climate, community projects, conservation, energy, fisheries, forests, individuals, marine/coastal, may2019, natural disasters, nonprofit orgs, pollution, water, wildlife
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April 10, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) annually makes awards to individuals worldwide for their original solutions for a more sustainable future. “Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” invites innovative green ideas for the current competition. The winning applicants are invited to a two-week science forum and networking […]
Tags: all regions, awards/prizes, biotechnology, energy, individuals, may2019, training/education, water
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April 10, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The iF Social Impact Prize aims to publish and support design projects that contribute to solving urgent challenges and help to improve living conditions in the developing world. Solutions should already be established and help to solve well known issues in any category of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The best projects will share a […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, awards/prizes, biodiversity, biology, biotechnology, business/enterprise, climate, conservation, energy, fisheries, forests, june2019, marine/coastal, natural disasters, nonprofit orgs, november2019, pollution, water, wildlife
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April 10, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
DG Trésor invites French companies to submit innovative ideas and project proposals on solutions for sustainable cities in Africa. Up to 12 selected French SMEs and startups will receive up to €500 thousand to implement their project idea. Proposed projects can fall within the areas clean energy, climate, water, waste management, among others, and should […]
Tags: Africa, business/enterprise, climate, energy, innovative projects, june2019, solid waste, water
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April 10, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Alstom Foundation invites projects proposals from NGOs from countries where Alstom has a presence (a full list of eligible countries is provided in the call for proposals). The Foundation supports a range of activities, including support for water supply and sanitation; renewable energy; reforestation; waste management; ecotourism; and environmental awareness campaigns. All projects must […]
Tags: all regions, energy, forests, june2019, nonprofit orgs, pollution, water
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April 10, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The D-Prize funds pilot projects that more widely distribute relatively low-cost products and services in the fight against poverty. The current challenges include social enterprises for innovations in specified themes of agriculture; energy; and several other categories. The D-Prize will award up to US$20 thousand to social enterprises that are successful in their pilot phases. […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, april2018, awards/prizes, business/enterprise, energy, individuals, june2019, may2019, social enterprise
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April 10, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Takeda Foundation accepts applications for the Takeda Young Entrepreneurship Award. The Award is for young entrepreneurs trying to address real technological and social needs by creating goods and services that enhance the well-being of communities around the world. Past winners include projects in the field of water management, disaster-relief and biotechnology, among others. The […]
Tags: all regions, awards/prizes, biotechnology, early-career, energy, individuals, june2019, natural disasters, social enterprise, water, youth
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April 10, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The “Solve” program at MIT announces four global challenges in 2019, inviting anyone in the world to propose solutions to them. The 2019 challenges include one on circular economy, creating goods that are renewable, repairable, reusable, and recyclable. Each proposal must include a technology element. The finalists in each challenge will be invited to present […]
Tags: all regions, awards/prizes, biotechnology, climate, energy, individuals, july2019, pollution
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